Today's Alternative and Minor League Sports Stories and Originals from OurSports Central

Releases for Thursday, June 1, 2006

Baseball

American Association
American Association Recaps - AA
Pelicans continue road trip in Texas - Pensacola Pelicans
Canaries Rally And Win - Sioux Falls Canaries
Canaries take part in Lunch With David Friday - Sioux Falls Canaries
Birds erase seven-run deficit, lose in tenth - Sioux Falls Canaries
St. Joe loses late lead and falls in 11 innings - St. Joseph Blacksnakes

Atlantic League
First inning doubles dump Bridgeport - Lancaster Stormers
New Cars and Blondie tickets on sale tomorrow - Lancaster Stormers
Two-time American League MVP agrees to terms with Ducks for 2006 - Long Island Ducks
Bears and Surf rained out - Newark Bears

California League
"Stickin' It to Ya!" Saturday Night - Lancaster JetHawks
Action-Packed Homestand Starts Friday at Clear Channel Stadium - Lancaster JetHawks
Win Streak Comes to an End - Lancaster JetHawks
Darin Erstad to rehab with Quakes - Rancho Cucamonga Quakes
Colon Sharp as Quakes Avoid Sweep 7-1 - Rancho Cucamonga Quakes
On Deck for the San Jose Giants - San Jose Giants
Ports Earn San Jose Split In Twin Bill - Stockton Ports
Oaks Try to Tame Mavs - Visalia Rawhide

Canadian American League
American Idol's William Hung coming to Holman - American Defenders of New Hampshire
Pride to sponsor North American Women's Baseball League - American Defenders of New Hampshire
Thunderstorm postpones Rox road opener until Friday - Brockton Rox
NJ one hit in 7-1 loss to Worcester - Worcester Tornadoes

Carolina League
Keys fall 6-2 - Frederick Keys
K-Tribe beats Frederick 6-2 - Kinston Indians
Lynchburg Hillcats Game Notes - Lynchburg Hillcats
Pelicans Ownership Change Approved - Myrtle Beach Pelicans
Nationals run themselves out of a sweep - Potomac Nationals
Rocks fall in rain-shortened game - Wilmington Blue Rocks
Warthogs rained out Thursday - Winston-Salem Dash

Eastern League
Curve get shutout 2-0, swept by Aeros - Altoona Curve
Aeros Dynamics - Altoona Curve
Collazo, Batista Help B-Mets Win Pitcher's Duel - Binghamton Rumble Ponies
Lightning strikes on Bowie, BaySox lose in five innings, 5-1 - Chesapeake Baysox
Defenders swept by Cats - Connecticut Defenders
Senators rained out - Harrisburg Senators
Even More Moves for Senators - Harrisburg Senators
Fisher Cats complete sweep of Connecticut, 7-3, Thursday afternoon - New Hampshire Fisher Cats
Arnold activated from DL - New Hampshire Fisher Cats
Sea Dogs hold off Thunder - Portland Sea Dogs
Gordon Hoodak Stadium at Lauer's Park to open Saturday - Reading Fightin Phils
Thunder fall to Sea Dogs, 10-5 - Trenton Thunder

Florida State League
Florida State League all-star teams announced - FSL1
Miracle shutout streak comes to an end in 1-0 loss to Cubs - Fort Myers Mighty Mussels
Miracle Have Four Players Named to FSL All-Star Classic - Fort Myers Mighty Mussels
Dodgers outlast rain, top Threshers - Vero Beach Devil Rays

Frontier League
Paints Expand Depth on Bench - Chillicothe Paints
Grizzlies win second from Freedom - Gateway Grizzlies
River City Rascals to Host Golf Tournament at Incline Village - River City Rascals
Rascals Double Up The Kings For First Win on The Road - River City Rascals
RiverHawks beat Otters, 9-3, for first win at new stadium - Rockford RiverHawks
Paints take middle game of series - Traverse City Beach Bums
Freedom Fall to Grizzlies - OSC Original by Andrew Kappes

Golden Baseball League
Fullerton Flyers Announce Opening Day Roster for 2006 Season - Orange County Flyers

International League
International League News and Notes - IL1
Triple-A All-Star fan balloting underway - IL1
Brian Slocum Activated off Bisons DL - Buffalo Bisons
Bisons Notes - Buffalo Bisons
Odell/HOK Sport Selected to lead Proposed Knights Baseball Project - Charlotte Knights
Josh Hamilton to participate in extended Spring Training - Durham Bulls
Braves blank SkyChiefs - Gwinnett Stripers
R-Braves game notes - Gwinnett Stripers
Indians win fifth straight - Indianapolis Indians
Knights knock off Tides 7-2 - Norfolk Tides
Lynx stay hot, down Mud Hens 5-2 - Ottawa Lynx
Rabe has 5 RBI as Wings win 6-5 - Rochester Red Wings
Rabe Has Five RBI as Wings Win 6-5 - Rochester Red Wings

Midwest League
Swing Send Snappers to Three Game Slide - Beloit Sky Carp
Rattlers beat Bees in 11th - Burlington Bees
Mosebach sparkles, offense sputters as streak ends - Cedar Rapids Kernels
Phillips' shutout ends slide - Clinton LumberKings
Dragons Defeat Whitecaps, End Skid - Dayton Dragons
51st Fort Wayne Wizard Reaches Major Leagues - Fort Wayne TinCaps
Devil Rays stun Lugnuts late - Lansing Lugnuts
Lugnuts Job Fair This Saturday - Lansing Lugnuts
Chiefs split double header with Cougars - Peoria Chiefs
Swing finish off Snappers in Beloit - Quad Cities River Bandits
South Bend's Main Event Returns - South Bend Silver Hawks
Teacher's Pet - South Bend Silver Hawks
Silver Hawks update - South Bend Silver Hawks
Hit batsmen score, end Whitecaps win streak - West Michigan Whitecaps
Rattlers head home with a win - Wisconsin Timber Rattlers

New York-Penn League
Ticket Office Opens, Rasner Joins Yankees, Former Player Updates - Vermont Lake Monsters

Northern League
Vipers snap losing streak - Calgary Vipers
Cracker-Cats blasted by Vipers - Edmonton Capitals
RedHawks rally in ninth for 6-5 victory over RailCats - Fargo-Moorhead RedHawks
RailCats Lose Lead in Ninth, Fall 6-5 in Fargo - Gary SouthShore Railcats
Goldeyes Salvage Split with 14-7 Win over T-Bones - Kansas City Monarchs
T-Bones Open Nine-Game Homestand Friday - Kansas City Monarchs
Flyers off to best start in franchise history - Schaumburg Flyers
Benick calls it a career - Winnipeg Goldeyes

Northwest League
Boise Hawks' National Anthem tryouts this Saturday - Boise Hawks
Boise Hawks Release 20th Anniversary Promotional Schedule - Boise Hawks
2006 Everett AquaSox Fan-Fest Saturday - Everett AquaSox

Pacific Coast League
Isotopes fall in Oklahoma, 6-4 - Albuquerque Isotopes
Young leads Tucson past Grizzlies, 8-1 - Fresno Grizzlies
Late Rally Nets Sounds 6-5 Win Against Iowa - Nashville Sounds
Online Fan Voting Underway For 2006 Triple-A All-Star Game - Nashville Sounds
Z's win in Omaha - New Orleans Baby Cakes
Early runs lift RedHawks over Isotopes - Oklahoma City Comets
Hart returns to RedHawks - Oklahoma City Comets
Oklahoma RedHawks Game Notes - Oklahoma City Comets
Royals game notes - Omaha Storm Chasers
Portland relievers team up to shut down Sky Sox - Portland Beavers
Beavers announce roster moves - Portland Beavers
Beavers to honor recent PCL Hall of Fame inductee Eddie Basinski Friday at PGE Park - Portland Beavers
Express break free from streak of one-run losses - Round Rock Express
Ortiz, Young lead Sidewinders to win over Grizzlies - Tucson Sidewinders

South Atlantic League
Power winning streak reaches four - Charleston Dirty Birds
RiverDogs filet Catfish 9-3; snap losing skid - Charleston RiverDogs
Kannapolis downed by Drive 7-2 - Kannapolis Cannon Ballers
Ford leads Power to 5-1 victory - Lake County Captains
Rome Makes Roster Move - Rome Emperors
Gnats unable to slug past Braves in 6-3 loss - Savannah Sand Gnats

South Coast League
Macon Music Offer Latest American Idol Taylor Hicks a Pro Contract - Macon Music

Southern League
Yourkin joins Mudcats - Carolina Mudcats
Chico leads Mudcats to 12-1 victory over Smokies - Carolina Mudcats
Lookouts lose to Braves, 3-1 - Chattanooga Lookouts
Lookouts game notes - Chattanooga Lookouts
West Tenn Diamond Jaxx update - Jackson Generals
Jaxx Announce June 2-11 Promotional Highlights - Jackson Generals
West Tenn Sweeps Huntsville - Jackson Generals
Suns finish road trip 9-1 with final game win at Montgomery - Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp
Suns power past Biscuits, 7-2 - Montgomery Biscuits

Texas League
Riders' nine-run first leads to 12-7 win at Arkansas - Arkansas Travelers
Hooks win big in Wichita - Corpus Christi Hooks
High School Game Moved - Corpus Christi Hooks
Cards drop second straight - Springfield Cardinals
Iannetta blasts Missions - Tulsa Drillers
Zack Greinke To Make Rehab Start With Wranglers - Wichita Wranglers

United League Baseball
Laredo wins finale 5-3 - Alexandria Aces

Basketball

American Basketball Association
Wonders schedule tryout camp - Brooklyn Comets
Nighthawks to visit Capitol Hill - Maryland NightHawks

NBA G League
Tulsa 66ers Present the Kidney Klassic 5K Run Kid's Zone - Tulsa 66ers

United States Basketball League
Former USBL assistant coach head to Temple University - USBL

Women's National Basketball Association
Ngoyisa joins Sky - Chicago Sky
Detroit Shock recognize it's a kids world - Detroit Shock
Minnesota Lynx daily - Minnesota Lynx
New York Liberty game notes - New York Liberty
Phoenix Mercury to offer free admission to 10-year-olds at 10th Anniversary Celebration Game - Phoenix Mercury

Football

Arena Football League (1987-2008)
Arizona WR/DB Randy Gatewood named AFL Ironman of the Year - AFL I
AFL conference championships must-see matchups - AFL I
AFL conference championships quick hitters - AFL I
Sports Illustrated Kids Youth Sports Huddle one of ArenaBowl XX's weekend highlights - AFL I
Randy Gatewood Named 2006 Ironman of the Year - Arizona Rattlers
Predator watch parties cropping up - Orlando Predators

arenafootball2
af2 week 10 quick hitters - af2
Birmingham Steeldogs game notes - Alabama Steeldogs
Amarillo Dusters game notes - Amarillo Venom
Bakersfield Blitz New Backup QB Bobby Pesavento on the Coach's Corner - Bakersfield Blitz
Blizzard Announces Second Annual Kids Camp - Green Bay Blizzard
Wolves update - Manchester Wolves
Wolves making dreams come true - Manchester Wolves
Memphis Xplorers game notes - Memphis Xplorers
Xplorers head west in search of eighth win - Memphis Xplorers
Yard Dawgz look to bounce back against Dorados - Oklahoma City Yard Dawgz
McFadden Back Again with Pioneers - Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Pioneers

Canadian Football League
Canadian football to be in eight of top 10 U.S. television markets - CFL
Training camp report - Day 12 - Edmonton Elks
Ticats Add To Defence - Hamilton Tiger-Cats
Training Camp Report - Day 12 - Winnipeg Blue Bombers

National Indoor Football League
Déjà vu for Mink: "Real Maulers" Set to Host Osceola - Montgomery Bears
Osceola Ready to Take Care of Business - Osceola Ghostriders
Marshals Re-write Record Book in Victory Over Riversharks - The Marshals
Fever to Face NIFL Legend Higgs - Tri-Cities Fever
Commentary: NIFL daily buzz - OSC Original by Jerry Hewitt

United Indoor Football Association
UIF Transactions - UIF
UIF Week 11 Broadcast Schedule - UIF
Police and Fire Personnel Recognized by the BlueCats - Evansville BlueCats
Beef Sign Defensive Lineman and Wide Receiver - Omaha Beef
Beef to Battle Storm at the Slaughterhouse - Omaha Beef
Raptors add DB and WR depth to roster - Rock River Raptors

Hockey

American Hockey League
Fifth Annual Molson Canadian Hamilton Bulldogs Charity Golf Classic Tuesday, August 22nd - Hamilton Bulldogs
Wild signs G Backstrom to multi-year contract - Houston Aeros
Kings Agree To Multi-Year Contracts With Lukacevic, Taylor - Manchester Monarchs
Several vintage Rivermen items on sale now at auction - Peoria Rivermen
Bears take game seven - OSC Original by Jason S. Rufner

Central Hockey League
Brahmas fans to face city council again - Fort Worth Brahmas
RiverKings sign first new face - Mississippi RiverKings

ECHL
Crelin Named Coordinator Of Business Operations - ECHL
NHL Network Will Televise Game Five Friday - ECHL
ECHL Today - ECHL
Aces fall to Gladiators 6-1; still lead Finals 3-1 - Alaska Aces
Gladiators season ends in 4-3 loss to Aces in game 5 - Atlanta Gladiators
Falcons Sign Thomas to New Five-year Deal - Fresno Falcons

International Hockey League 2
K-Wings to Host Colonial Cup Celebration - Kalamazoo Wings
Brian Curran Signs Two-Year Contract Extension - Quad City Mallards

North American Hockey League
Icediggers sign Mike Pao - Alpena IceDiggers

Ontario Hockey League
Nasby signs with Panthers - Erie Otters
Danny Taylor signs multi-year deal with Los Angeles Kings - Kingston Frontenacs
Rangers Acquire Bortuzzo From Spitfires - Kitchener Rangers
Schremp to attend Open House - London Knights
Inaugural GTHL/Majors Scholarship Award Winner Crowned - Mississauga St. Michael's Majors
Generals Announce Trades - Oshawa Generals
Chris Byrne Joins Ottawa 67's Coaching Staff - Ottawa 67's
Attack Complete Trade - Owen Sound Attack
Attack Scout Joins Ottawa 67's - Owen Sound Attack
Exciting Time for NHL Prospects Armstrong, Sestito and Fournier - Plymouth Whalers
Spirit Get Garlock, Maunu from Spits - Saginaw Spirit

Quebec Maritimes Junior Hockey League
Radio-Canada Olympic Bursary awarded to six QMJHL players - QMJHL
Bud Light presents: MAINEiacs' NHL Draft Party - Lewiston MAINEiacs
Wildcats announce award winners - Moncton Wildcats

United States Hockey League
LaRose and Hurricanes advance to Stanley Cup Finals - Sioux Falls Stampede
Storm holding tryout camp in Minnesota - Tri-City Storm

Western Hockey League
Season ticket renewal deadline passes - Kamloops Blazers
Bishop leaves Chiefs for family reasons - Spokane Chiefs

Lacrosse

Major League Lacrosse
Barrage Pick Up Five In Collegiate Draft - Philadelphia Barrage
Dragons Score Big In 2006 MLL Collegiate Draft - San Francisco Dragons

National Lacrosse League
Chicago Shamrox Name Jamie Batley as Head Coach/GM - Chicago Shamrox
Day is in the Rush - Edmonton Rush

Other

National Pro Fastpitch
NPF Launches Internet Talk Show - NPF
Thunder Prepare to Open 2006 Season in Arizona - Rockford Thunder
Thunder prepare to open 2006 season in Arizona - Rockford Thunder

Soccer

Major League Soccer
Rapids game notes - Colorado Rapids
Pizza Hut Park to Host Frisco Freedom Fest on July 4 - FC Dallas
Galaxy Announce Inaugural Group Leader Club - LA Galaxy

USL First Division
Silverbacks home opener this weekend - Atlanta Silverbacks
Timbers prepare for home-and-home series with Seattle - Portland Timbers
Sounders Face Timbers Friday at Qwest Field - Seattle Sounders

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